Our
mortality is something we have a lot of difficulty thinking about. No matter
how confident the most devout theologian may be, we don’t know what happens
when we’re gone. What we can say for sure is that after we die, our footprint
shall no longer bless this planet. It’s unlikely that we get another shot at
life. Some believe in reincarnation, but there’s little evidence to support it.
The lesson here? Live your life fully every day, and remember: one day, you’re
not going to have it anymore.

02.
Failure often comes before success.

Hey, not
every time, but often. If you’re afraid of failure, you’ll never experience
true success in life. Refer back to #1. This is the only shot at life you’re
likely to have, so go big. Don’t fear failure. Learn from it and do better.

03.
Forgiveness can come apology-free.

You don’t
have to wait around for an apology to come from someone who has thoroughly
wronged you. You can forgive them without the apology. If anything, your
forgiveness will compel them to truly feel sorry and express that sorrow to
you.

04. Some
people just aren’t a good match for you.

Romantically
and platonically, some people just aren’t going to be a good match for you.
I’ve heard it said that you can’t break up with your friends, but you can cut
ties with anyone. You have the right to do so if they’re not a good addition to
your life.

05.
Everything is subject to change.

Truly, at
any moment, everything can change. Everything can be turned upside down.
Sometimes there’s nothing you can do to prepare for it. So just be prepared for
the reality that things may not be like they are today tomorrow.